16/10/2024

Manager - Technical and Business Development

Job Responsibilities

  • Stay informed about status and issues related to ships with our Japanese owners • Provide the feedback to line managers regarding owners’ concerns and expectations
  • Possess the ability to effectively communicate with ship owners on technical issues and concerns
  • Demonstrate expertise and specialised knowledge in vessel inspection and audit
  • Accountable for the alignment of business development efforts for assigned markets, accounts and leads to the commercial and business strategy of FML
  • Establish, cultivate and maintain relationships with potential clients, influencers and key opinion leaders to gain a detailed understanding of their future requirements and needs.
  • Interpret Company level changes in commercial strategy in responsible area context, and work to design and implement changes
  • Participate in relevant industry forums and seminars to stay abreast of customer strategies, goals and objectives

 

Internal:

  • Management team
  • Business Development Department • Business Support – Purchasing, Finance, Quality, Human Resources & IT
  • Cross-functional Peer Group

 

External:

  • Vessel Owner or a designated authority
  • Regulatory/Government authorities • Vendors/ Charterers

 

Skills

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in Marine Engineering/ Navigation/Internationally recognized shipping degree/qualification
  • Certificate of Competency (for Chief Engineer)
  • A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience (onshore)
  • Demonstrated Commercial acumen and ability to manage ship owners’ expectations
  • Strong leadership skills, excellent communication (presentation, written, and verbal), analytical, and relationship building skills

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge in Classifications Society procedures and regulations is desirable
  • Should have prior people management experience • Knowledge of conducting and directing competitive product analysis using market research techniques and a solid technical understanding of client needs and requirements
  • IT literate and computer savvy
  • Experience in managing processes within the sales cycle
  • Demonstrated track record of bringing in high value contracts across varied product lines i.e., Tankers and/or Bulk
Job location

Imabari, Japan